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East St. Louis, IL

East St. Louis is a city in St. Clair County, Illinois. It is directly across the Mississippi River from downtown St. Louis, Missouri, and the Gateway Arch National Park. East St. Louis is in the Metro-East region of Southern Illinois. Once a bustling industrial center, like many cities in the Rust Belt, East St. Louis was severely affected by the loss of jobs due to the flight of the population to the suburbs during the riots of the late 1960s. In 1950, East St. Louis was the fourth-largest city in Illinois when its population peaked at 82,366.

A recent addition to the city's waterfront is the Gateway Geyser. On the grounds of Malcolm W. Martin Memorial Park, the fountain is the second-tallest in the world. Designed to complement the Gateway Arch across the river in St. Louis, it shoots water to a height of 630 feet (190 m), the same height as the arch.

East St. Louis is located at 38°37′N 90°8′W (38.616, −90.133).

According to the 2010 census, East St. Louis has a total area of 14.37 square miles (37.22 km²), of which 13.99 square miles (36.23 km²), or 97.36%, is land and 0.38 square miles (0.98 km²), or 2.64%, is water.

East St. Louis lies within the fertile American Bottom area of the present-day Metro-East area of St. Louis, Missouri. This name was given after the United States acquired the Louisiana Purchase in 1803, and more European Americans began to settle in the area. The village was first named "Illinoistown".

East St. Louis, IL is committed to fostering health and wellness among its residents. Stay informed about your health with wellness fairs and free health screenings hosted by Touchette Regional Hospital and other healthcare providers in the area. Stay fit with the YMCA's diverse fitness programs and facilities at the YMCA of Southwest Illinois. Additionally, East St. Louis School District 189 focuses on fostering a positive culture and climate with welcoming environments and high-quality instruction that supports health and social-emotional well-being. Furthermore, HealthVisions Midwest is a faith-based organization that works to advocate for the underserved, develop and facilitate partnerships, and address systemic community health disparities. SIHF Healthcare believes everyone should have access to quality, affordable, accessible, and integrated healthcare. Know about preventive health and education services at East Side Health District.

Top Sites in East St. Louis, IL are Gateway Geyser, Greater St. Louis Air & Space Museum, and Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site.

Population: 17,919 (2022). ZIP Codes: 62201. Area code: 618. Elevation: 423 ft (129 m). Area: 14.30 sq mi (37.03 km²).

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What happened to East St. Louis, IL?

Between 1960 and 1970, the city lost nearly 70 percent of its businesses. Unemployment soared and residents moved out of town. The population drain continued for years. Between 1970 and 2000, the city lost 55 percent of its population.

What is the race population in East St. Louis, IL?

The 5 largest ethnic groups in East St. Louis, IL are Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (93.4%), White (Non-Hispanic) (1.81%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.8%), Black or African American (Hispanic) (1.14%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (0.979%). In 2022, there were 51.5 times more Black or African American (non-Hispanic) residents (17.6k people) in East St. Louis, IL than any other race or ethnicity. There were 341 White (Non-Hispanic) and 338 Two+ (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

What is the crime rate in East St. Louis, IL?

With a crime rate of 38 per one thousand residents, East St. Louis has one of the highest crime rates in America compared to all communities of all sizes - from the smallest towns to the very largest cities. One's chance of becoming a victim of either violent or property crime here is one in 26. Within Illinois, more than 97% of the communities have a lower crime rate than East St. Louis.

Sources

Wikipedia - East St. Louis, Illinois

City of East St. Louis

Touchette Regional Hospital

YMCA of Southwest Illinois

East St. Louis School District 189

HealthVisions Midwest

SIHF Healthcare

East Side Health District

Gateway Geyser

Greater St. Louis Air & Space Museum

Cahokia Mounds State Historic Site

St Louis Federal Reserve Bank

Data USA

Neighborhoodscout

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